Serve up some new twists on your fave classics
Ooh la la, it’s cocktail hour!
It's a spirited soirée and everyone’s invited to the party.
Classic cocktails get all dressed up with some new twists you’re going to love.
Margaritas get the Aperol treatment - we skip the simple syrup in favour of Aperol in this recipe and trust us, it’s a delightful swap - and Tom Collins gets dolled up in a little basil for a savoury twist.
The Casino gets classy with some botanical gin flavours and we top off the cocktail round-up with a Nightcap featuring rum and a splash of cold brew.
So prep the home bar, mix up some new flavours, and get ready to have a spirited soirée of your own.
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Aperol Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 orange
- 1.5 oz DON JULIO BLANCO TEQUILA 750ML
- 1 oz APEROL 750ML
- 1 oz lime juice
- Salt
- Ice
Steps:
- Zest half the orange into a small shallow dish filled with salt and mix to combine. Set aside.
- Add margarita glass to the freezer or fridge to chill.
- Cut orange into wedges.
- Rub the rim of the glass with a wedge of orange until coated. Dip the rim into the orange and salt mixture until the edges are lightly coated.
- Combine tequila, Aperol and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice to the cocktail shaker and shake for 15-20 seconds.
- Fill glass with ice.
- Strain the cocktail into the margarita glass.
- Garnish with an orange wedge to serve.
Basil Tom Collins
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz ICEBERG VODKA 750ML
- 0.75 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- 2-4 basil leaves
- Ice
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients into cocktail shaker (except club soda).
- Shake for 15-20 seconds.
- Add ice to glass.
- Double strain cocktail shaker into glass.
- Top with club soda.
- Add basil leaves for garnish.
The Casino
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz THE BOTANIST ISLAY DRY GIN 750ML
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz DISARONNO AMARETTO 750ML
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- Maraschino cherry or lemon for garnish
Steps:
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker (except cherry).
- Add ice to cocktail mixer.
- Stir for 30-60 seconds.
- Strain into glass.
- Garnish with a lemon slice, cherry, or both!
Nightcap
Ingredients:
- 2 oz BUMBU CRAFT RUM 750ML
- 2 oz cold brew coffee
- 0.5 oz maple syrup
- 1 dash Augusta bitters
- San Pellegrino to top
- 1 zest of orange
- Orange peel for garnish
Steps:
- Add the rum, cold-brew, maple syrup, orange zest and bitters to a shaker.
- Add ice to cocktail shaker and shake for 15-20 seconds.
- Add ice to high ball glass.
- Strain cocktail shaker into glass.
- Top with San Pellegrino.
- Garnish with orange peel.
Mocktails
Cozy Chai Latte Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brewed chai tea, chilled
- ½ cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Steps:
- In a shaker or jar, combine chilled chai tea, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Shake or stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for garnish.
Winter Berry Mocktail
Ingredients:
- ½ cup mixed berry juice (such as cranberry, raspberry, and blueberry)
- ¼ cup sparkling water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
- Fresh berries and mint leaves for garnish
Steps:
- In a mixing glass, combine mixed berry juice, sparkling water, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup or agave nectar. Stir well.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the mocktail mixture over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.